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Cave Creek #288

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  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. Santa Fe National Forest
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“Leads to Skyline Trail #251 from Panchuela Campground. ”

Adrian Mondragon
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4.1

Miles

6.6

KM

Point to Point

9,786' 2,983 m

High

8,347' 2,544 m

Low

1,499' 457 m

Up

60' 18 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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$2 a day per car.

Description

Trail follows Cave Creek from Panchuela Campground to Skyline Trail #251. Panchuela Trailhead is located at the end of Forest Road 305 accessed by NM 63 approximately 22 miles north of Pecos.

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Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

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  4.2 from 5 votes

#5

in Santa Fe National Forest

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#5

in Santa Fe National Forest

#155

in New Mexico

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Upstream from log crossing.
Jul 28, 2021 near Pecos, NM
Log crossing with higher water.
Jul 28, 2021 near Pecos, NM

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Aug 8, 2021
A S
5.5mi
Jul 27, 2021
Private User
Oct 17, 2020
Jennifer O
Approx 40 minutes to log bridge ...another 20 to caves around 2.5 miles on left. No signage. Bring headlamp. 5mi — 2h 00m
Sep 26, 2020
Eric Williams
Caves are 2.5 miles in on the left. Trail continues past caves.

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